by quasarn01 | Apr 7, 2026 | Astronomy
By analyzing the data from the Pan-Andromeda Archaeological Survey (PandAS), European astronomers have discovered a new satellite of the Andromeda galaxy. The newfound object, which received the designation Andromeda XXXVI, appears to be an ultra-faint dwarf galaxy....
by quasarn01 | Apr 7, 2026 | Astronomy
Water likely accumulated on the moon slowly over billions of years, rather than during one big event, according to a new study by an international team of scientists. The researchers, including Paul Hayne, a planetary scientist at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and...
by quasarn01 | Apr 7, 2026 | Astronomy
The four astronauts carrying out NASA’s first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed observations of the moon after traveling farther from Earth than any human before. Go to Source
by quasarn01 | Apr 7, 2026 | Astronomy
The Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their lunar flyby as they continue their journey back to Earth on Tuesday, bringing with them rich celestial observations including little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes that scientists hope will open...
by quasarn01 | Apr 7, 2026 | Astronomy
Artemis astronauts at the outer edge of human space travel had an emotional moment Monday as they proposed to name a crater in honor of the deceased wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman. Go to Source